When my oldest daughter Leslie was 5-years-old she refused to wear pants… for a whole year… because she was a princess. I thought it was cute for the first month, but we lived in Montana. Have you ever tried to dress someone in a snowsuit while they were wearing a dress? I have seven daughters… [Continue Reading]
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#WalkItOut Podcast 021: Kristen Welch
In today’s episode, we’re chatting with Kristen Welch. I cannot wait for you to hear Kristen’s story. You are going to be amazed and inspired. I’m so in awe of what she’s doing to care for those in Nairobi, Kenya, while also guiding her children to be world changers here in the States too…. [Continue Reading]
Eight Fun Ways to Incorporate Usborne and Kane Miller Books into Your Homeschool
When it was my turn to be young (before personal computers and internet were born) the holy grail of non-fiction in our home looked a little something like a set of 22 drably uniformed soldiers neatly lined up to fill the entire bottom bookshelf of the family entertainment center. Each had a different letter on… [Continue Reading]
Writer Wednesday with Joanne Bischof
Today on Writer’s Wednesday we welcome Joanne Bischof, author of Sons of Blackbird Mountain. Enter below for a chance to win a copy of Sons of Blackbird Mountain! Congratulations to Cassandra Darensbourg who won a copy of Rachel Hauck’s The Writing Desk! Note: This post contains affiliate links. My Writing Desk Hello! Welcome to my favorite writing… [Continue Reading]
Advice for a new Homeschooling Mom: 33 Things I’ve Learned in 25 years of homeschooling!
When I first started homeschooling I had an idea of what it would look like. I ordered a huge box curriculum, bought old school desks and prepared to do school at home. I’ve learned many things along the way. Here are things I wish I’d known 25 years ago: Don’t compare! Don’t compare yourself with… [Continue Reading]
#WalkItOut Podcast #020: Marlo Schalesky
In today’s episode, we’re chatting with Marlo Schalesky. Today’s interview is with my amazing friend Marlo Schalesky. I met Marlo in 1994, when we were both in our 20s, attending the Mt. Hermon Christian Writer’s Conference. Both of us had dreams of getting a novel published. Looking back now, God has done so much more… [Continue Reading]
How to Make Cleaning Fun For Kids | Carol Bell
I read an article about getting kids involved in the cleaning of the house and it said it would not only teach the kids responsibility, but it would also mean less work for me. It seemed appealing, but let’s face it, kids will be kids and if it is not fun, they are going to… [Continue Reading]
Writers Wednesday with Rachel Hauck
Today on Writer’s Wednesday we welcome Rachel Hauck, author of The Writing Desk. Enter below for a chance to win a copy of The Writing Desk! Congratulations to Laurie Tomlinson who won a copy of Elizabeth Byler Younts’ The Solace of Water! Note: This post contains affiliate links. My Writing Desk Welcome to my workspace. I’d love to say this… [Continue Reading]
14 Great Gift Ideas for College-Bound High School Graduates!
Our fourth oldest just graduated from high school last month, and we are already preparing her for college in the fall. She’s received some great gifts! If you’re looking for gifts for a graduate here’s a list of great ideas! Note: This post contains affiliate links. Click on the photo of any item to see… [Continue Reading]
#WalkItOut Podcast 019: Rita Richardson
In today’s episode, we’re chatting with Rita Richardson. This is going to be fun because it’s the first time I’ve interviewed someone from the fashion industry. I love Rita’s story — how a Mennonite girl ended up working in fashion and eventually starting her own fashion brand. It’s pretty inspiring! What I really loved was… [Continue Reading]
Before I Saw You: A Story and Song of My Heart | Amy Sorrells
Amy Sorrells shares the inspiration behind her new book Before I Saw You. Enter below for a chance to win a copy. Note: This post contains affiliates. It started with the ash trees, the inspiration behind my new novel Before I Saw You. The bare branches of hundreds of dying ash trees in Indiana stuck… [Continue Reading]